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Abbotsford

American  
[ab-uhts-ferd] / ˈæb əts fərd /

noun

  1. Sir Walter Scott's residence from 1812 to 1832, near Melrose, in SE Scotland.


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The prize, run by the Abbotsford Trust, is now in its 17th year and past editions have been won by Sebastian Barry, Robert Harris, Andrea Levy and Hilary Mantel.

From BBC Jun. 12, 2026

“We’re going to see demand destruction,” said Mark Abbotsford, chief commercial officer at Australia LNG exporter Woodside Energy, on another panel.

From Barron's Mar. 25, 2026

The Abbotsford, British Columbia, native has 230 points in 383 NHL regular-season and playoff games for Colorado and the New York Islanders since making his debut in 2018.

From Washington Times Oct. 13, 2023

Silovs was called up from Abbotsford of the American Hockey League on Tuesday.

From Seattle Times Feb. 18, 2023

After he ceased to be the Great Unknown, or rather, after he was identified with that celebrity, Abbotsford became the resort of innumerable visitors, attracted thither by curiosity, interest, or friendship.

From The American Gentleman's Guide to Politeness and Fashion or, Familiar Letters to his Nephews by Lunettes, Henry

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